Description
A sweet and crunchy treat perfect for Valentine’s Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup red and pink candy hearts
Instructions
- In a large bowl, measure out the Rice Chex cereal and set aside.
- In a saucepan, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, and butter over low heat.
- Stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Pour chocolate mixture over the cereal and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a large zip-top bag with powdered sugar.
- Seal the bag and shake until the cereal is coated in powdered sugar.
- Add candy hearts and gently mix.
- Spread the muddy buddies on a baking sheet to cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Customize with different colored candy for other occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: valentines day muddy buddies, snack, dessert, sweet treat